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Kevin Scarbinsky | kscarbinsky@al.com

About Me:

I'm a sports columnist for the Alabama Media Group, and you're right. I'm not from around here, not originally. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but I've spent most of my adult life in Alabama. No better place to do what I do.

Appreciate the positive words, but nobody has tied my hands when it comes to column subjects. Ever. I have no crimson quota. Did you notice that I wrote about Auburn in the paper Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday?

You're right, sec. We are a strange bunch. I've said for years that people in my profession shouldn't be voting to help decide who gets to play for the national championship. I made a decision years ago to not vote in that kind of poll.

Yes, I'm aware that Wallace was arrested for drunk driving and having an unlicensed hand gun last September. Yes, I know he pleaded guilty in December and was sentenced to one year's probation and community service. Yes, I used the phrase "role model," but as a player who's been a good teammate more interested in helping his team than padding his stats. This wasn't a slap at Jeremy Lin but a nod to Wallace for setting an NBA record for an undrafted player. That is all.